2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Long-term Care Facility, Connecticut
In August 2023, public health officials in Connecticut investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila illnesses at a long-term care facility. Three people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CT |
| Pathogen: | Legionnaires' Disease |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Residential Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup I |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
|---|
Sources & documents
| Report / reference links | ||
|---|---|---|